Here is a close-up of the cake before Alfred wielded his knife:
Alfred served on the Board of Yankee or one of its predecessors for 33 years (1974-1983 and 1985-2009). He was Chairman for 17 years (1989-2006). Alfred led the Association through many changes, including the 1989 mergers of PCAs and FLBAs into ACAs, and the 1995 merger of Farm Credit of the Connecticut Valley and Champlain Valley Farm Credit into Yankee Farm Credit.Over the years Alfred served with many directors and several CEOs. The current crew:
Left to right: Charlie Sniffen, Paul Gingue, Paul Doton, Rupert Chamberlin, me, Rocky Giroux, Celeste Kane-Stebbins, Paul Saenger, Rocki-Lee DeWitt, Alfred, Alan Bourbeau. Missing: Walt Gladstone.Alfred, thank you for your leadership, guidance and wisdom over the years! Best wishes to you and Martha. See you at Annual Meeting.
